College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, Maine
About
College of the Atlantic (COA) is a private liberal arts college in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Founded in 1969, it awards two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree solely in the field of human ecology, using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Focus areas include arts and design, environmental sciences, humanities, international studies, sustainable food systems, teacher certification and educational studies, and socially responsible business. The College of the Atlantic is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The campus consists of 37 acres (15 ha) on Frenchman Bay, two organic farms, two off-shore island research stations, and a 100-acre (40 ha) protected area.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$49,464
- Estimated total for international students
- US$60,387
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 353
- Graduate students
- 5
- International undergraduates
- 22%
- Students per teacher
- 9 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 660–730 · Maths 580–700
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$47,967
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (4)
Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Master's degrees1 subject
Associate's degrees1 subject
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.